Celtics (43-22) vs Trail Blazers (30-37) – 3:30PM, Sun., Aug 2, 2020

ConstableGeneva · Post #221 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:24 pm

Petition to close the "what happened to Tatum in the Bucks game" thread. We have our answer.

SMTBSI · Post #222 » by **SMTBSI** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:24 pm

This is a really relaxing game.

Not impressed by Portland at all...

Post #223 » by **Shak_Celts** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:24 pm

how did that drip out?

themoneyteam2 · Post #224 » by **themoneyteam2** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:24 pm

Too many mismatches on offense for Portland to defend. Brown on Melo and Hayward on Collins is just a crime

themoneyteam2 · Post #225 » by **themoneyteam2** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:25 pm

Smart is absurd out of the pick and roll

Post #226 » by **Shak_Celts** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:25 pm

yes semi, u gotta hit those!

Post #227 » by **Feed Your Head** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:25 pm

The Celtics defense has been effing insane.

Smart is dominating this game, without shooting the ball.

Green89 · Post #228 » by **Green89** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:25 pm

Green89 wrote:Semi hasn't hit a three in like 7 months.

Time to reset!

Saint Lazarus · Post #229 » by **Saint Lazarus** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:26 pm

Jaylen's ft shooting falling off the cliff

MagicBagley18 · Post #230 » by **MagicBagley18** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:26 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:Petition to close the "what happened to Tatum in the Bucks game" thread. We have our answer.

You should get all those trash ass takes and put them up so we can laugh at them

CavemanDoctor · Post #231 » by **CavemanDoctor** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:27 pm

Really like Nurkic's game.

SMTBSI · Post #232 » by **SMTBSI** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:27 pm

Keep taking that corner three Semi, until you make it reliably, or you're off the team. The story of your NBA career depends on it, so just keep taking it.

ConstableGeneva · Post #233 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:27 pm

The Comedian wrote:The Celtics defense has been effing insane.

Smart is dominating this game, without shooting the ball.

Brad might've gotten pissed the Jays got backcut twice and called a timeout lol.

themoneyteam2 · Post #234 » by **themoneyteam2** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:28 pm

Smart does not get the credit he deserves for his offensive development. Not just the three-point shot, which has really come around, but the handle, the playmaking, the vision.

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celticfan42487 · Post #235 » by **celticfan42487** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:29 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:
The Comedian wrote:The Celtics defense has been effing insane.

Smart is dominating this game, without shooting the ball.

Brad might've gotten pissed the Jays got backcut twice and called a timeout lol.

I feel like our entire strategy is to force the ball into Melo's hand and then have Brown, Tatum, Semi eat him alive with their defense haha.

steefP2 · Post #236 » by **steefP2** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:29 pm

Good timeout by Brad. Getting a bit sloppy defensively last couple of possessions. Also I’m LOVING how good Kemba looks. Happy, full of energy and with a pep in his step.

FlatearthZorro · Post #237 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:29 pm

I told yall, lads, I don't care too much about games outside of our guys getting into game shape.

As previously noted, Tatum looks pissed cause of last game and the Blazers are getting it.

Green89 · Post #238 » by **Green89** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:29 pm

themoneyteam2 wrote:Smart does not get the credit he deserves for his offensive development. Not just the three-point shot, which has really come around, but the handle, the playmaking, the vision.

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And the old Marcus would have tried to force shots in the very next game after having a high scoring output. He hasn't done that at all. He isn't forcing anything and making the right plays. He's just getting better and better. Can't wait to see him in the playoffs.

SMTBSI · Post #239 » by **SMTBSI** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:29 pm

themoneyteam2 wrote:Smart does not get the credit he deserves for his offensive development. Not just the three-point shot, which has really come around, but the handle, the playmaking, the vision.

IMO he's clearly a starting caliber player.

celticfan42487 · Post #240 » by **celticfan42487** » Sun Aug 2, 2020 8:30 pm

themoneyteam2 wrote:Smart does not get the credit he deserves for his offensive development. Not just the three-point shot, which has really come around, but the handle, the playmaking, the vision.

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I'm a devout "Smart hater" but this may be the best half of basketball I've seen him play. Normally he looks completely out of control to me and just refuses to make the pass right into the player's pocket.

His passes have all been on point and I haven't seen ISO Smart at all so far. Looks like it's actually all in the flow of the offense.

Credit where credit is due.